Matthew "White Trash Matt" Zimmerman has been tattooing since 2001.
I own Low Tide Tattoo Gallery in Howard County, Maryland. GRAND OPENING AUGUST 1ST 2010 8610 Washington Blvd Suite 220 Jessup, Maryland 20794 www.LowTideTattoos.com
I enjoy tattooing anything aquatic, ocean related, and anything with bold lines and bright colors. I also enjoy doing illustrative tattoos, micro tattoos, lettering, black and gray and I love the challenge of doing cover-ups.
A little about the artist- I apprenticed under Joe Hooker and Carroll Sass in Pasadena Maryland for 3 years before venturing out along the east coast and taking an ambitious approach to finding other artists to work with. I found a small tattoo shop in York Pennsylvania (formerly) called Chaotikk Tattoo, and started a new apprenticeship under Scott. I owe Scott everything for giving me a chance, and sitting over my shoulder watching every line and every second of shading. He really got me to clean up my work, and lit a fire under my ass to get better. Working in studios from Maryland, to California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina, and then settling back down in Maryland. In 2008, I started touring heavily on the convention circuit all over the globe, a lot of national conventions for a year, then traveling to Canada, Italy, South Africa, Australia, and Amsterdam. I couldn't be more thankful to the great artists I have met, and worked with along the way. I would like to thank all of the clients and friends who have followed me back and forth across the world, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you!
In my spare time outside of the shop you can find me behind a camera working on my photography portfolios, painting, or at a beach surfing.
I respectively do not DISCUSS or GIVE PRICE QUOTE's over the internet or telephone, every piece is unique. Appointments are made in person with a deposit that will go towards the tattoo.